The Horsham Junior Classic basketball tournament will attract hundreds of players and supporters to the region this weekend for the annual event.

Players will compete in 81 teams, from under-12s to under-18s, in 15 divisions. 

Horsham Amateur Basketball Association vice-president Glen Taylor said the tournament would feature high-calibre players from each association.

“Each association has two or three try-out sessions before the tournament,” he said.

“We will have players from 11 towns from across the state, including from Swan Hill to Warracknabeal, Maryborough, Hamilton, Colac, Nhill and of course, Horsham.

“There will be about 500 players, plus parents and supporters – easily about 1000 people involved in the event.”

Mr Taylor said games would follow round robin format, with points and percentages awarded according to winning margins, and subsequent ladder positions allocated.

“We will play into finals and then a grand final, with a majority of these to be played on Sunday afternoon,” he said.

Multiple basketball courts will be used at venues across Horsham, Dimboola and Stawell.

“We have a huge volunteer base to organise the tournament, it just wouldn’t exist without them,” Mr Taylor said.

People are welcome to spectate, entry is free of charge. Visit www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/org/horsham-basketball-tournament/c41a550f for draws and locations.

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